How do you blow straight through a school bus stop sign—on a snowy morning—while the bus lays on the horn—and not even bother to brake?
What level of negligence is that?
We’re out here with 50+ kids depending on us to get them to and from school safely, and drivers like this one can’t manage the most basic rule in existence: STOP FOR THE SCHOOL BUS. This isn’t a mistake. It’s not a lapse. It’s dangerous, reckless, and completely unacceptable. If you’re that distracted, you have no business being behind the wheel. Iowa plates JRT560 your ticket is coming. Do better. Now.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcHBeCglK5zRFc0Goui0x7FEhQsrNc9G/view?usp=drivesdkabout 6 hours ago, Jessica Housby
🎄✨ Holiday Program Announcement! ✨🎄**
We are excited for the annual Kindergarten–2nd Grade Holiday Program!
**📅 Date:** December 10, 2025
**📍 Location:** Rockridge High School
🍪 During the program, the PTO will again be hosting a holiday bake sale – cash only. They are seeking donations and volunteers:
Baked good donations - homemade or store-bought, individually wrapped if possible
Donations can be dropped off to an elementary school office before the 10th or to the program on the evening of Dec. 10th
Volunteers to help work the bake sale table during a performance (separate from their kid’s grade performance)
If you are willing to donate items or help during the event, please use the link below to sign up. Donation & Volunteer Sign-Up
***The PTO will also be selling custom Rockridge Croc charms for $4 each – cash only.
All proceeds from the bake sale and Croc charm fundraiser will support PTO-funded programs, activities, and classroom needs.
Thank you for helping make this a wonderful night for our students and families! 🎉🎶
about 8 hours ago, Taylor Saey
We are happy to announce that Mrs. Daphne Graves was honored today as the RIROE Employee of the Month for the JH & HS. Mrs. Graves is a tremendous asset to Rockridge JH & HS. She has worked very hard to assist the transition of a new HS Principal this year and last year helped acclimate a new Athletic Director in the position she had held for three years. Daphne strives to build relationships with students as she addresses behavior issues and has implemented restorative practices in the JH & HS. She is personable and professional with staff and parents and demonstrates outstanding communication skills.
JH Special Ed Teacher Kim Dinnon added the following in her nomination email: "Daphne has been a great support in dealing with challenging student behaviors in and out of the classroom setting. She handles these situations respectfully and professionally. On a personal level, she is always willing to offer assistance and advice when students are demonstrating challenging behaviors in my classroom."
Mrs. Graves is pictured with Regional Superintendent Mrs. Tammy Muerhoff. Congratulations!
1 day ago, Katy Hasson
Future Financial Leaders in Action!
Finance Park gave 7th graders a powerful, real-life look at the financial decisions that shape their future. It was truly inspiring to watch them realize the potential and complexity of their financial lives!
Thank you to the parent volunteers and the JA staff for making this such a meaningful and impactful day for our students!
1 day ago, Gina Rowe
Future Financial Leaders in Action! 🚀
We are incredibly proud of our 7th graders who spent yesterday immersed in the real world at JA Finance Park!
The students navigated a fully simulated financial life—they tackled budgeting, managed debt, shopped for housing and transportation, and balanced a career salary against essential monthly expenses.
1 day ago, Gina Rowe
All afterschool practices and events are canceled for tonight. 8th Grade Girls Basketball Regionals in Monmouth has been moved to tomorrow. There are no make up dates for HS Girls Basketball against Sherrard or JH Boys Basketball at Kewanee at this time.
1 day ago, Brock Bainter
Due to the anticipated severe weather and concern for the safety of our students and staff, the Rockridge School District will dimiss early tomorrow, Monday, December 1st, at 1:30 PM. This decision has been made after careful consideration of weather forecasts, which indicate conditions will deteriorate in the afternoon. Also, please be cautious in the morning getting to school, leave early, and give yourself plenty of time for your commute. Thank you for your understanding.
2 days ago, Marcus Bush
Boys basketball finishes the day 2-0! The defeated Wethersfield 69-43 and then finished the day with a 40-33 victory over Putnam County.
4 days ago, Brock Bainter
Due to the incoming weather on Friday and Saturday there have been some adjustments to the Boys Basketball tournament in Kewanee.There will be no game on Saturday and each team will play 2 games on Friday.
6 days ago, Brock Bainter
Varsity Wrestling opened the season with 3 wins tonight in Mendota!
48-24 over Mendota
38-35 over Merco
54-30 over Mon-Rose
7 days ago, Brock Bainter
Varsity girls basketball falls to ROWVA Williamsfield 51-37.
7 days ago, Brock Bainter
Tonight's home girls basketball game against ROWVA Williamsfield will be a varsity game only starting at 5:30 pm.
7 days ago, Brock Bainter
2024-25 Girls' Golf Awards
7 days ago, D Graves
Conor Flaherty, Tyler Lanz, & Mandy Parchert of the Mississippi Valley Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board visited Rockridge JH during lunch periods today. They met informally with students to discuss careers in Manufacturing and associated industries. The students asked lots of questions about job opportunities, training, education, salaries, & benefits, and learned that there is more to Manufacturing than working on an assembly line! Thank you for sharing this valuable career exploration information with our JH students!
7 days ago, Katy Hasson
The boys JR High Basketball teams split tonight with Monmouth Roseville. The 7th grade won 34-28 and 8th grade lost a close one 30-28.
8 days ago, Brock Bainter
The Rockets Varsity boys basketball team opened their season with an 85-49 win over Stark County. Lukas McKay scored a game high 37 points and Wade Richhart added 29. McKay also set the single game record for three pointers with 11 tonight!
8 days ago, Brock Bainter
Good luck to our Varsity Boys Basketball team who open their season tonight at the Wally Keller Thanksgiving Tournament at Kewanee Wethersfield. The Rockets will take on Stark County tonight at 5 pm.
8 days ago, Brock Bainter
Tomorrow's girls Basketball Home Opener against ROWVA-Willamsfield will be a varsity game followed by an abbreviated JV game. Varsity tip off will be at 5:30 pm.
8 days ago, Brock Bainter
